Alamo Tejanos

A first-ever Alamo exhibit highlighting the Tejano defenders and survivors of the 1836 battle will be on display until June at the shrine.

By Photos by Tom Reel

on February 20, 2014 8:46 PM

Photo: Illustration courtesy of TexasTejano.com

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Dr. Jose Barragan demonstrates an audio information station where visitors will hear the story of Tejanos at the Alamo in a preview presentation of "Standing Their Ground: Tejanos at the Alamo" on February 20, 2014. less

Dr. Jose Barragan demonstrates an audio information station where visitors will hear the story of Tejanos at the Alamo in a preview presentation of "Standing Their Ground: Tejanos at the Alamo" on February 20, ... more

Dr. Jose Barragan demonstrates an audio information station where visitors will hear the story of Tejanos at the Alamo in a preview presentation of "Standing Their Ground: Tejanos at the Alamo" on February 20, 2014. less

Dr. Jose Barragan demonstrates an audio information station where visitors will hear the story of Tejanos at the Alamo in a preview presentation of "Standing Their Ground: Tejanos at the Alamo" on February 20, ... more

A document signed by James Bowie is on display as visitors hear the story of Tejanos at the Alamo in a preview presentation of "Standing Their Ground: Tejanos at the Alamo" on February 20, 2014.

A document signed by James Bowie is on display as visitors hear the story of Tejanos at the Alamo in a preview presentation of "Standing Their Ground: Tejanos at the Alamo" on February 20, 2014.

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A document signed by James Bowie is on display as visitors hear the... Photo-5918175.80446 - San Antonio Express-News

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A document signed by James Bowie is on display as visitors hear the story of Tejanos at the Alamo in a preview presentation of "Standing Their Ground: Tejanos at the Alamo" on February 20, 2014.

A document signed by James Bowie is on display as visitors hear the story of Tejanos at the Alamo in a preview presentation of "Standing Their Ground: Tejanos at the Alamo" on February 20, 2014.

Photo: TOM REEL

A document signed by James Bowie is on display as visitors hear the... Photo-5918176.80446 - San Antonio Express-News

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The story of Andrea Castanon Villanueva is on display as visitors hear the story of Tejanos at the Alamo in a preview presentation of "Standing Their Ground: Tejanos at the Alamo" on February 20, 2014.

The story of Andrea Castanon Villanueva is on display as visitors hear the story of Tejanos at the Alamo in a preview presentation of "Standing Their Ground: Tejanos at the Alamo" on February 20, 2014.

Photo: TOM REEL

The story of Andrea Castanon Villanueva is on display as visitors... Photo-5918177.80446 - San Antonio Express-News

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The story of Maria Gertrudis is on display as visitors hear the story of Tejanos at the Alamo in a preview presentation of "Standing Their Ground: Tejanos at the Alamo" on February 20, 2014.

The story of Maria Gertrudis is on display as visitors hear the story of Tejanos at the Alamo in a preview presentation of "Standing Their Ground: Tejanos at the Alamo" on February 20, 2014.

Photo: TOM REEL

The story of Maria Gertrudis is on display as visitors hear the... Photo-5918178.80446 - San Antonio Express-News

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A mexican chocolate jar is on display as visitors hear the story of Tejanos at the Alamo in a preview presentation of "Standing Their Ground: Tejanos at the Alamo" on February 20, 2014.

A mexican chocolate jar is on display as visitors hear the story of Tejanos at the Alamo in a preview presentation of "Standing Their Ground: Tejanos at the Alamo" on February 20, 2014.

Photo: TOM REEL

A mexican chocolate jar is on display as visitors hear the story of... Photo-5918179.80446 - San Antonio Express-News

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Gregorio Esparza (right) was one of the Tejano defenders of the Alamo who perished during the battle against the Mexican army. His sons, including Enrique (top left) and Manuel (bottom left) witnessed the battle as children.

Gregorio Esparza (right) was one of the Tejano defenders of the Alamo who perished during the battle against the Mexican army. His sons, including Enrique (top left) and Manuel (bottom left) witnessed the